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Re: James Harrison may need surgery before season

Originally Posted by 86WARD

Feeling more and more like this could be James' last season in Pittsburgh.

I think for cap reasons it will be his last, the health problems just give the FO an excuse. However, we need some huge improvements from somebody, anybody for that to happen without significant drop off.

The cap isn't going to be as big of an issue in 2014 when the TV money starts coming in and the ceiling is raised somewhat significantly. If he stays healthy all this year he'll be back, there's nobody behind him yet that has shown they can step up. The Steelers always keep good linebackers in reserve or draft them to take over. Worilds was supposed to be that guy but he's not shown enough yet by any stretch.

If he misses significant time this year again though, watch for them to go outside linebacker early in the draft next year. Hell I'd do it either way honestly.